District Grey
Street address 1271 Blair Road
Town Kotuku
Postcode 7845
The small Millerton settlement, boasting a population of around 30-40 residents, carries a history deeply intertwined with coal mining, similar to its neighbour Denniston. MAPPS now acts as a conservator for the area.
Currently, just opposite its original location, the building known as ‘Custom House’ has been a prominent feature of the Hokitika township for over 100 years.
Shantytown Heritage Park’s creation wasn’t a stroke of magic. It was born from the passion and dedication of a group of local heroes coming together under one man’s vision!